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Cream of Wheat vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream of Wheat and Lasagne

  • Cream of Wheat is richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Lasagne is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cream of Wheat is 53% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat contains 6 times more Vitamin A RAE than Lasagne. Cream of Wheat contains 232µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Lasagne contains 41µg.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more IronIron +598.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +880%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +538.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +354.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 26% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
Contains more OtherOther +256.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5227.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +671.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of Wheat Lasagne
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Lasagne Opinion
Calories 62kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Protein 1.84g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 0.24g 4.92g Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Net carbs 12.48g 13.66g Lasagne
Carbs 13.08g 15.36g Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin D 1IU Lasagne
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Lasagne
Calcium 64mg 88mg Lasagne
Potassium 20mg 196mg Lasagne
Iron 4.96mg 0.71mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g 3.11g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 1.7g Lasagne
Copper 0.043mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Zinc 0.17mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Phosphorus 18mg 115mg Lasagne
Sodium 102mg 373mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 437IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 41µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Manganese 0mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 3.5µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.07mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.074mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 1.528mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.122mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 0.1µg 7µg Lasagne
Folate 62µg 24µg Cream of Wheat
Trans Fat 0.196g Cream of Wheat
Choline 23.2mg Lasagne
Saturated Fat 0.038g 2.348g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.433g Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.058mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.139mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.047mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.034mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.089mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.042mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Lasagne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cream of Wheat
19%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/nutrients
  2. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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